Cultivating Healthy Plants
An IPM Webinar SeriesThe Root of the Problem: How Tree Selection & Installation Affect Urban Canopy Health
Planting a tree is easy—planting the right tree the right way is the challenge. Root defects, challenging sites, stock choices, and installation decisions set the stage for urban tree success (or failure). Learn how to combat planting challenges and help urban trees thrive in the Intermountain West.
Sierra Laverty is a Horticulture Extension Educator at University of Idaho, specializing in IPM and urban forestry. Prior to UI, Sierra was a faculty member with the College of Western Idaho Horticulture Technology program. She received her M.S. in Entomology from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and her B.S. in Horticulture from Oregon State University. Sierra is an ISA Certified Arborist.
Cultivating Healthy Plants
An IPM Webinar Series
The Extension IPM family of programs are sponsored in part by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
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